Overview
Steve Klafeta is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Dr. Klafeta is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Essential Tremor, Parkinson's Disease, Spinal Stenosis, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Laminectomy.
Dr. Klafeta is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Klafeta is currently accepting new patients.
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Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
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Locations
245 Cherry Street Southeast, Suite 300, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Steve R. Klafeta
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Steve R. Klafeta?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Steve R. Klafeta by calling their office at 616-685-5050. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Steve R. Klafeta a top-rated expert for Essential Tremor?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Steve R. Klafeta is classified as an Distinguished expert for Essential Tremor, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Steve R. Klafeta specialize in?
While Dr. Steve R. Klafeta is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Essential Tremor, Parkinson's Disease, and Deep Brain Stimulation. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.
Does Dr. Steve R. Klafeta accept my insurance?
Dr. Steve R. Klafeta accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield and Oscar. We recommend calling the office directly at 616-685-5050 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Distinguished
- Essential TremorDr. Klafeta isDistinguished. Learn about Essential Tremor.
- Parkinson's DiseaseDr. Klafeta isDistinguished. Learn about Parkinson's Disease.
- Advanced
- Deep Brain StimulationDr. Klafeta isAdvanced. Learn about Deep Brain Stimulation.
- Movement DisordersDr. Klafeta isAdvanced. Learn about Movement Disorders.
- Spinal StenosisDr. Klafeta isAdvanced. Learn about Spinal Stenosis.
- Experienced
- Brain AbscessDr. Klafeta isExperienced. Learn about Brain Abscess.
- Cerebellum Agenesis HydrocephalyDr. Klafeta isExperienced. Learn about Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly.
- Cervical MyelopathyDr. Klafeta isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Myelopathy.
- Cervical SpondylosisDr. Klafeta isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Spondylosis.
- Complex Regional Pain SyndromeDr. Klafeta isExperienced. Learn about Complex Regional Pain Syndrome.
- Congenital Cardiovascular ShuntDr. Klafeta isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt.
- Drug Induced DyskinesiaDr. Klafeta isExperienced. Learn about Drug Induced Dyskinesia.
- Fractured SpineDr. Klafeta isExperienced. Learn about Fractured Spine.
- Herniated DiskDr. Klafeta isExperienced. Learn about Herniated Disk.
- HydrocephalusDr. Klafeta isExperienced. Learn about Hydrocephalus.
- Invertebral Disc DiseaseDr. Klafeta isExperienced. Learn about Invertebral Disc Disease.
- LaminectomyDr. Klafeta isExperienced. Learn about Laminectomy.
- Normal Pressure HydrocephalusDr. Klafeta isExperienced. Learn about Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus.
- Sacroiliac Joint DiseaseDr. Klafeta isExperienced. Learn about Sacroiliac Joint Disease.
- ScoliosisDr. Klafeta isExperienced. Learn about Scoliosis.
- SpondylolisthesisDr. Klafeta isExperienced. Learn about Spondylolisthesis.
- ThrombophlebitisDr. Klafeta isExperienced. Learn about Thrombophlebitis.

